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The green light from the Council of State after the amendment to the draft law means that progress can be made in the process that should lead to the construction of a new headquarters for the ESM. (Illustration: EM2N Architekten and Robert Neuen Architekten)

Kirchberg: legal green light for the ESM campus

After formal opposition from the Council of State, the government has revised the financing of its building project at Kirchberg. The breakdown of costs has made it possible to break the deadlock on a project costing more than €400m, which is structuring for the ESM and for the state, against a backdrop of strategic repositioning for the European institution.

Thierry Labro • 30.03.2026

“Fusion holds the potential to revolutionise Europe’s energy landscape,” the European Commission said as it unveiled the 2026-2027 Euratom work programme on 19 March 2026, setting out €222m to help move fusion from laboratories to the power grid. Photo: Shutterstock

Why Brussels is betting on nuclear fusion now

Kangkan Halder • 20.03.2026

“We will never go back to where we were 10 years ago. This break requires us to redefine the objectives of European economic policy”, analysed Bruegel director Jeromin Zettelmeyer. Photo: Paperjam

Europe, China and the middle way by Jeromin Zettelmeyer

Thierry Labro • 19.03.2026

With the 28th regime, the European Commission wants to simplify the life of companies throughout their existence. (Photo: Shutterstock)

EU competitiveness: 48 hours to set up a business

Marc Fassone • 18.03.2026

Europe must go beyond simply regulating existing platforms and support the development of Trusted European Platforms. This means growing European alternatives to X/Twitter or TikTok and creating new platforms based on European infrastructures and values. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Trusted European social networks to protect democracy

Trusted European Platforms initiative* • 13.03.2026

Next week, the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law, Michael McGrath, will finally present the 28th regime. With one promise: a company will be able to register in 48 hours. (Photo: EC)

EU Inc: unlocking the single market for Europe’s entrepreneurs

Michael McGrath* • 13.03.2026

The Commission introduced a Citizens Energy Package aimed at reducing energy bills. (Photo: Shutterstock)

EU reveals new plan to slash energy bills and boost grids

Émilio Naud • 10.03.2026

“Within the Benelux area, where professional mobility is a daily reality, social justice cannot stop at borders,” Martine Deprez, Luxembourg’s minister of health and social security, on the signing of the Benelux treaty on 9 March 2026. Photo: Shutterstock

Benelux targets social fraud

Kangkan Halder • 09.03.2026

“Euro area unemployment is near record lows and set to fall further. Yet wage growth is projected to moderate,” Oscar Arce and David Sondermann wrote in an ECB blog post published on 9 March 2026, arguing that migration, participation and weaker hiring appetite are reshaping labour market pressures. Library photo: Guy Wolff

Why euro area pay rises are slowing

Kangkan Halder • 09.03.2026

Across Europe, cosmetics are by far the most reported product, accounting for 36% of alerts. In Luxembourg, chemicals account for around 32% of alerts. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Europe triggers record number of alerts on dangerous products

Ioanna Schimizzi • 06.03.2026

Stéphane Séjourné wants to increase the weight of manufacturing industry in European GDP from 14.3% in 2024 to 20% by 2035. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Industry: the Commission imposes European preference

Marc Fassone • 05.03.2026

Tourism nights in the country fell by 2.4% compared to 2024. (Photo: Matic Zorman/archive)

Luxembourg records one of the lowest EU totals for overnight stays

Émilio Naud • 04.03.2026

Arthur Jordão, executive director of Esna, is launching an economic intelligence platform on start-ups in Europe. (Photo: Paulo Alexandre Coelho/Esna)

New platform on start-ups, new view on Luxembourg

Thierry Labro • 04.03.2026

Russia’s central bank has opened a new legal front in Luxembourg, asking the EU’s General Court to annul a December regulation that blocks any transfer of its immobilised assets for an indefinite period. Photo: Shutterstock

Russia’s central bank sues EU in Luxembourg over asset freeze

Kangkan Halder • 03.03.2026

In theory, French pensioners living in Luxembourg are not affected by the giant check launched by the French authorities. But if a letter arrives, it’s best to reply within a month. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning for French retirees residing in Luxembourg

Thierry Labro • 24.02.2026

To avoid trouble, social networking platforms moderated 9 billion pieces of content preventively in six months. 165 million were challenged by users in two years. Photo: Shutterstock

9 billion moderations in six months, 50 million cancelled in two years

Thierry Labro • 17.02.2026

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